MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside outer sill corroding
both outer sills have surface rust
o/s front brake hose is starting to crack
o/s front engine mount is in poor condition
slight play in the n/s and the o/s front wheel bearings
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both outer sills have surface rust
o/s front brake hose is starting to crack
o/s front engine mount is in poor condition
slight play in the n/s and the o/s front wheel bearings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion n/s/f sill panel
corrosion o/s/f sill panel
corrosion o/s/r wheel arch
o/s/f brake hose starting to crack
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
o/s/f brake hose starting to crack
slight play from both front steering rack arms
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
slight play from both front steering rack arms
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
o/s/f brake hose starting to crack
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Jensen Jensen-healey?
Based on 2,492 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HWW 197N is a 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 63,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Jensen Jensen-healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWW 197N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jensen Jensen-healey typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HWW 197N registered?
HWW 197N is a 1975 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 26 March 1975.
Is HWW 197N safe to buy?
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